Mullumbimby Public School vs Panania North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 645 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mullumbimby Public School
Mullumbimby · Government primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 1026
Panania North Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
441 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Mullumbimby Public School Mullumbimby NSW | Panania North Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #887 of 1,619 | #741 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2723 of 4,908 | #2271 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 217 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 115 | 227 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mullumbimby 2482 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Byron | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | mullumbimb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pananianth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Panania North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.7 vs 49.6).
- •Panania North Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.3).
- •Panania North Public School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 217.
- •Panania North Public School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -16%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mullumbimby Public School better than Panania North Public School?
On the Success Index, Panania North Public School ranks higher (55.7 vs 49.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mullumbimby Public School and Panania North Public School?
About 645 km in a straight line, between Mullumbimby and Panania in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mullumbimby Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Panania North Public School has 15.6.
How do Mullumbimby Public School and Panania North Public School rank in NSW?
Mullumbimby Public School is 887th of 1,619 and Panania North Public School is 741st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.